September 23, 2014

10 ways to flourish this fall

September 23, 2014/ Rebecca Bailey, Nature Me Editor

Fall is my favorite season for many reasons. The gorgeous autumn colors, cool nights, and warm crisp days make it easy to be outside. I find myself naturally nesting and clearing inside and out. Insight and clarity seem to come easily, maybe because the busy summer months have slowed down and I take more time for reflection. And I always seem to find some area around the house to clear out--whether it's in the house or outside in the garden, the action symbolically helps me make room for personal growth. Exactly what the fall season is all about.

Here are a variety of ways for you to celebrate fall and maybe get a little clarity along the way.

November 08, 2013

PICTURE IT WELL: letting go

November 08, 2013/ Rebecca Bailey, Nature Me Editor

Letting go of your need to control is one of the best ways to feel empowered. Seems kind of counter-intuitive, but according to emotional well-being experts, it's an effective way to feel liberated.

June 18, 2013

PICTURE IT WELL: See the abundance in your life

June 18, 2013/ Rebecca Bailey, Nature Me Editor

Experiencing abundance in your life is easier than you think. And an abundant life does not mean having more stuff or more money. According to spiritual guru Deepak Chopra, the secret is that it's right in front of you. No need to seek. Just open up to what is already there.

March 06, 2013

A 10-minute backyard nature practice you'll love

March 06, 2013/ Rebecca Bailey, Nature Me Editor

"Study nature, love nature, and stay close to nature, it will never fail you." -Frank Lloyd Wright

I used to think that I had to take a vacation and travel great distances to experience the beauty and benefits of nature. Visiting a national park or some other type of natural area seemed like the only way. It was a big misconception on my part.

November 21, 2012

PICTURE IT WELL: reflect for growth

November 21, 2012/ Rebecca Bailey, Nature Me Editor

When you want to change things up in your life, personal reflection is a powerful way to do that. According to life coach, Martha Beck, reflecting on a past experience can expand your own awareness about your best and maybe not-so-best qualities.

November 07, 2012

20 inspirational writing tips for your travel journal

November 07, 2012/ Rebecca Bailey, Nature Me Editor

"Women have always yearned for faraway places. It was no accident that a woman financed the first package tour of the New World, and you can bet Isabella would have taken the trip herself, only Ferdinand wouldn't let her go." -Roslyn Friedman, 1924, American Writer.

Today, we no longer yearn for those faraway places, we just get up and go. And like Isabella, according to travel expert Marybeth Bond of the Gutsy Traveler, women are still "fueling an explosive growth in the travel industry." We make 80 percent of the travel decisions, regardless of who we are travelling with, and spend billions of dollars on travel each year.

So since we are powerful women travelers spending all that money, we absolutely want to get the most out of our travels. Photographs aside, keeping a travel journal is one of the best ways to do this.

July 23, 2012

PICTURE IT WELL: dig into your roots

July 23, 2012/ Rebecca Bailey, Nature Me Editor

When you are feeling a little lost and think that life is happening to you, instead of you making it happen, draw strength and direction from your roots. Like the roots of a tree, your life experiences ground and sustain you, helping you blossom into your full potential.

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